Ohio Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

About This Program

Ohio's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps eligible low-income families pay for child care while parents work, look for work, or attend school or job training. Families may choose from any certified child care provider. The state pays the provider directly, minus a family co-payment based on income and family size.

Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment

Key Details

• State program administered under federal CCDF block grant
• Eligibility: At or below 130% Federal Poverty Level to apply; up to 150% FPL to continue receiving benefits
• Families choose their own licensed child care provider
• Subsidy paid directly to provider; family pays income-based co-payment
• Apply through your county/local social services office

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — year-round applications